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Finite wings#

Lifting-line theory, induced drag and the parabolic drag polar.

Prandtl’s lifting-line theory and the finite-wing lift slope

Prandtl's lifting-line theory and the finite-wing lift slope

Induced drag and the optimality of elliptic loading

Induced drag and the optimality of elliptic loading

Oswald’s efficiency factor and the parabolic drag polar

Oswald's efficiency factor and the parabolic drag polar

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